The definition for placebo is "An inactive substance used in medical testing." Used in a sentence: Tom, who had taken the placebo, found that his allergy symptoms did not go away. The definition for benevolent is "kind, helpful.", the definition for adversary is "One who opposes or resists.", and the definition for camaraderie is "Spirit of friendship."

The definition for servile is "Fearfully submissive." Used in a sentence: Felicia's servile attitude annoyed her boss, who preferred an assistant with more backbone. The definition for flaunt is "to display showily.", the definition for dubious is "Questionable.", and the definition for abate is "Become less in amount or intensity."

The definition for illuminate is "To make clear." Used in a sentence: Her excellent lecture illuminated the complicated subject of nuclear physics. The definition for buffer is "protective barrier.", the definition for absolve is "To forgive; to free from guilt.", and the definition for extenuating is "Partially excusing."

The definition for supple is "Flexible." Used in a sentence: The supple leather coat draped like soft cloth around her shoulders. The definition for flagrant is "noticeably offensive.", the definition for exception is "A case to which the rule does not apply.", and the definition for compulsion is "An irresistible impulse."

The definition for naive is "Lacking worldy wisdom." Used in a sentence: The naive Simon assumed that everyone was as simple and kind as he was. The definition for straddle is "to favor opposing sides.", the definition for foil is "One that enhances or underscores by contrast.", and the definition for rail is "To scold in harsh language."